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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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